CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Emergency care of patients with gunshot wounds
This article provides an overview of the mechanism of ballistic injuries. It also...
01 Jul 2009
History taking and clinical examination of the shoulder
Prompt and effective diagnosis and treatment for common shoulder problems depends on the...
02 Apr 2009
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is outlined, paying particular attention to the important role of...
01 Oct 2007
Potassium disturbances and associated electrocardiogram changes
This article describes the clinical presentation and associated electrocardiogram recordings...
01 Sep 2007
Hand assessment
In this article, David McKenna describes the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and...
01 Oct 2006
Assessment of acute foot and ankle sprains
Acute ankle and foot trauma is a regular emergency presentation and prompt strategic...
01 Jul 2006
Pericardial conditions: signs, symptoms and electrocardiogram changes
This article describes the anatomy and physiology of the pericardium and the signs and...
01 Apr 2006
Reperfusion therapy
In this article Nick Castle explains that, with significant improvements being made to the...
01 Feb 2006
Recognising and treating Colles’ type fractures in emergency care settings
In this article, the author explains how to identify a Colles’ type fracture, explains how...
01 Oct 2005
Severe sepsis in A&E
In this article, the author clarifies the definition of sepsis, severe sepsis and septic...
01 Sep 2005
Pharmacological techniques for managing acute pain in emergency departments
Pain is a common reason to attend hospital but it is often inadequately managed. This...
01 Apr 2004
Wound closure
This article is to provide emergency nurses with a knowledge and understanding of the wound...
01 Jun 2003
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: the laryngeal mask airway
Aims and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to discuss issues relating to...
01 Jul 2002
Common cardiac arrhythmias
The interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias plays an important role in the diagnosis of...
01 Jun 2002
Paediatric resuscitation: advanced life support
Aims and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to present the paediatric...
01 Apr 2002
Anaphylactic shock
The causes of anaphylactic shock and presenting features are not clearly understood. In...
01 Mar 2002
Shock: types, classifications and explorations of their physiological effects
This article provides a comprehensive review of the classifications and types of shock that...
01 May 2001
Head injuries: acute care
Nurses working in acute care settings will encounter patients with various head injuries....
01 Jul 2000